Passivhaus Events
Delivering Passivhaus 2026 | Passivhaus Trust and CIOB
| Date: 02 September - 28 October 2026 | Time: 13:00 - 14:00 |
| Location: Online | Cost: PHT and CIOB members: free, Non-members: £108 +VAT |
This three-part webinar series, delivered in partnership between the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Passivhaus Trust, explores how Passivhaus methodology is supporting the UK construction sector in delivering high-performance, low-energy buildings aligned with net zero goals.
Certified Passivhaus Tradesperson Training by PHT Patron Coaction
| Date: 8 - 18 September 2026 | Time: 4 x 3 hour sessions |
| Location: Online | Cost: £300 - £675 +VAT: PHT members, £350 - £725 +VAT: non-members |
Discover a proven fabric-first approach to low-energy building. Delivered by PHT Patron Coaction, this online course is tailored for UK construction professionals, teaching you the onsite skills needed to deliver low-energy buildings that perform as designed.
Building to Perform: Passivhaus for Contractors by PHT Patron Coaction
| Date: 8 - 18 September 2026 | Time: 4 x 3 hour sessions |
| Location: Online | Cost: £300 - £675 +VAT: PHT members, £350 - £725 +VAT: non-members |
Understand how to plan, manage and deliver Passivhaus and other high-performance buildings with confidence. Delivered by PHT Patron Coaction Training CIC, Passivhaus for Contractors builds on the principles introduced in Building to Perform: Introduction and develops them through detailed, practical application.
Building to Perform: Introduction by PHT Patron Coaction
| Date: 8 September 2026 | Time: 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Location: Online | Cost: £85 +VAT |
Understand what it really means to deliver buildings that perform as designed, and the role construction teams play in achieving energy efficiency, comfort and quality on site. Delivered by Passivhaus Trust Patron Coaction Training CIC, this course provides a clear, practical foundation in performance-led construction.
Certified Passivhaus Designer Course by Passive House School
| Date: 8 September - 27 October 2026 (+ exam 20 November 2026) | Time: Self-paced learning plus live online sessions 8 - 11am BST |
| Location: Online | Cost: £1869 excl tax PHT members, £2199 excl Tax non-members |
The Certified Passivhaus Designer Training is split into 3 modules and will take you step by step from getting a full understanding of the Passivhaus design and construction principles to learning how to use the software needed to implement all the knowledge in your future projects.
Airtightness and Weather Protection of CLT Structures CPD by PHT Patron Ecological Building Systems
| Date: 9 September 2026 | Time: 13:00 - 14:00 |
| Location: Online via Zoom | Cost: Free to attend, booking is essential |
In this CPD PHT Patron Ecological Building Systems will discuss Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) construction which has seen a vast increase in popularity in recent years and is proving a welcome shift from energy intensive traditional construction such as masonry and steel.
Bitesize Low Energy Design Passivhaus Course by PHT Patron Coaction
| Date: 14 - 18 September 2026 | Time: 13:00 - 15:00 |
| Location: Online | Cost: PHT members: £348 +VAT, Non-members: £398 +VAT |
Join the UK's leading Passivhaus experts as they introduce the key concepts of Passivhaus theory applied to design. Delivered by PHT Patron Coaction through a mix of self-study and interactive, live online workshops.
Airtightness and Moisture Vapour Management CPD by PHT Patron Ecological Building Systems
| Date: 16 September 2026 | Time: 13:00 - 14:00 |
| Location: Online via Zoom | Cost: Free to attend, booking is essential |
In this CPD PHT Patron Ecological Building Systems will discuss why Airtightness is critical when creating a low energy building.
Certified Passivhaus Designer Course by PHT Patron Coaction
| Date: 21 September - 23 October 2026 | Time: 2 days p/wk. - blended learning at 6.5 hrs p/d for 10 weeks |
| Location: Online | Cost: £2150 +VAT: PHT Members, £2530 +VAT: non-members - includes intro Bitesize course (Funding & Group discounts available) |
Taught by 11 of the UKs leading Passivhaus experts, this new format is built for busy professionals. Delivered by PHT Patron Coaction Training CIC, it blends 2x2-hour live sessions with 2.5 hours self-study per day (9:30 - 4), plus inspiring case studies drawn from our trainers extensive portfolios.
A Clients Guide to Achieving Building Performance by PHT Patron Coaction
| Date: 23 September 2026 | Time: 13:00 - 16:00 |
| Location: Online | Cost: £98 + VAT per organisation (includes 2 places) - Additional participants: £48 per person |
Delivered by Passivhaus Trust Patron Coaction Training CIC, this short strategic course is designed for client teams, project managers and cost consultants, focusing on the early decisions, leadership and team alignment required to successfully deliver high-performance, low-carbon buildings.
Passivhaus Practical Training by PHT Patron Coaction & BE-ST
| Date: 24 September 2026 | Time: 09.30 - 17.00 |
| Location: Blantyre, Scotland | Cost: £120 - £150 +VAT |
INTERMEIDATE PHT endorsed course delivered by PHT Patron Coaction & strategic PHT partner BE-ST. If you have some prior understanding of Passivhaus or have completed the Passivhaus Designer or Passivhaus Tradesperson training, and want to learn how to apply that learning to site, this course is for you!
AECB Conference 2026 - Fabric Matters
| Date: 25 September 2026 | Time: 09.00 - 17.00 |
| Location: Manchester | Cost: £214.80 to £298.80 |
This year's AECB conference looks at unpicking the interplay between envelope and energy supply. Being held at the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester, the 2026 AECB conference will explore how fabric performance and energy systems interact to shape truly sustainable buildings.
Passivhaus at UK Construction Week 2026
| Date: 29 September 2026 | Time: 09:30 - 17:00 |
| Location: NEC, Birmingham | Cost: Free, booking essential. |
Passivhaus Trust joins UK Construction Week.
New Benefits of Natural Fibre Insulation CPD by PHT Patron Ecological Building Systems
| Date: 30 September 2026 | Time: 13:00 - 14:30 |
| Location: Online via Zoom | Cost: Free to attend, booking is essential |
In this CPD PHT Patron Ecological Building Systems will discuss the benefits of Natural Fibre Insulation.
PHT Member Meetups: Passivhaus Coffee Mornings
| Date: 2 Oct 2026 | Time: 11:00 - 12:30, One meeting every quarter |
| Location: Online | Cost: Free to PHT members |
The PHT Member coffee mornings are informal quarterly online catchups that are exclusively for members of the Trust. Get the dates in your diary!
Passivhaus talk at Structural Timber Conference 2026
| Date: 7 Octpber 2026 | Time: 15.25 |
| Location: National Conference Centre, Birmingham | Cost: £195.00 ex. VAT |
The Structural Timber Conference is returning to Birmingham on 07 October 2026, co-located with the Structural Timber Awards. One session will explore 'New Housing Models: Automated Delivery Meets Passivhaus Craft' with Hannah Dixon from PHT member Progress in Practice.
Certified Passivhaus Tradesperson Training by PHT Patron Coaction
| Date: 7 - 16 October 2026 | Time: 4 x 3 hour sessions |
| Location: Online | Cost: £300 - £675 +VAT: PHT members, £350 - £725 +VAT: non-members |
Discover a proven fabric-first approach to low-energy building. Delivered by PHT Patron Coaction, this online course is tailored for UK construction professionals, teaching you the onsite skills needed to deliver low-energy buildings that perform as designed.
Building to Perform: Passivhaus for Contractors by PHT Patron Coaction
| Date: 7 - 16 October 2026 | Time: 4 x 3 hour sessions |
| Location: Online | Cost: £300 - £675 +VAT: PHT members, £350 - £725 +VAT: non-members |
Understand how to plan, manage and deliver Passivhaus and other high-performance buildings with confidence. Delivered by PHT Patron Coaction Training CIC, Passivhaus for Contractors builds on the principles introduced in Building to Perform: Introduction and develops them through detailed, practical application.
Building to Perform: Introduction by PHT Patron Coaction
| Date: 7 October 2026 | Time: 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Location: Online | Cost: £85 +VAT |
Understand what it really means to deliver buildings that perform as designed, and the role construction teams play in achieving energy efficiency, comfort and quality on site. Delivered by Passivhaus Trust Patron Coaction Training CIC, this course provides a clear, practical foundation in performance-led construction.
PHT Coffee Morning: PHPP clinic with Coaction
| Date: 10 July - 11 December 2026 | Time: 1 hour sessions on Friday mornings |
| Location: Online | Cost: £15 per session + VAT - Exclusively available to PHT members & Coaction Alumni. |
The Passivhaus Trust and Coaction Training are pleased to launch a 3-part expert Q&A series of interactive PHPP support sessions for Passivhaus Trust members and Coaction alumni.
Certified Passivhaus Tradesperson Course (Zero Energy)
| Date: 12 - 13 October 2026 | Time: 09.00 - 17.00 |
| Location: Manchester | Cost: £715.50+VAT: PHT members, £795+VAT: non-members |
This a 2-day course on Passivhaus construction and components with workshops on Building Envelope, Mechanical Services and Quality Assurance with on-site testing.
Certified Passivhaus Designer Course by Zero Energy
| Date: 26 - 30 October 2026 | Time: 09.00 - 17.00 |
| Location: Manchester | Cost: £2065.50 +VAT: PHT members, £2295 +VAT: non-members |
This is a five-day course in Manchester for those wishing to model, design and dive into the calculation of Passive House projects using the Passivhaus Planning Package (PHPP).
Passivhaus Practical Training by PHT Patron Coaction & BE-ST
| Date: 29 October 2026 | Time: 09.30 - 17.00 |
| Location: Blantyre, Scotland | Cost: £120 - £150 +VAT |
INTERMEDIATE PHT endorsed course delivered by PHT Patron Coaction & strategic PHT partner BE-ST. If you have some prior understanding of Passivhaus or have completed the Passivhaus Designer or Passivhaus Tradesperson training, and want to learn how to apply that learning to site, this course is for you!
Certified PHPP Basics by Zero Energy
| Date: 29 - 30 October 2026 | Time: 09.00 - 17.00 |
| Location: Manchester | Cost: £715.50 +VAT: PHT members, £795 +VAT: non-members |
Learn how to use PHPP 10 for residential building design and certification on this two day course. You will be guided step-by-step through the relevant worksheets, while learning the correct conventions for measurements and calculations.
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Passivhaus & retrofit CPDs - Greengauge
| Date: Available by request | Time: 1 hour sessions |
| Location: Online or in-person | Cost: FREE |
Greengauge is now offering in-person and online CPDs to architectural practices on the following topics: Passivhaus Certification: Top tips from a Certifier; Passivhaus: Key design principles; Achieving EnerPHit on heritage projects; EnerPHit Component route
Bitesize Low Energy Design Passivhaus Course by PHT Patron Coaction
| Date: 2 - 6 November 2026 | Time: 13:00 - 15:00 |
| Location: Online | Cost: PHT members: £348 +VAT, Non-members: £398 +VAT |
Join the UK's leading Passivhaus experts as they introduce the key concepts of Passivhaus theory applied to design. Delivered by PHT Patron Coaction through a mix of self-study and interactive, live online workshops.
Certified Passivhaus Tradesperson Training by PHT Patron Coaction
| Date: 3 - 12 November 2026 | Time: 4 x 3 hour sessions |
| Location: Online | Cost: £300 - £675 +VAT: PHT members, £350 - £725 +VAT: non-members |
Discover a proven fabric-first approach to low-energy building. Delivered by PHT Patron Coaction, this online course is tailored for UK construction professionals, teaching you the onsite skills needed to deliver low-energy buildings that perform as designed.
Building to Perform: Passivhaus for Contractors by PHT Patron Coaction
| Date: 3 - 12 November 2026 | Time: 4 x 3 hour sessions |
| Location: Online | Cost: £300 - £675 +VAT: PHT members, £350 - £725 +VAT: non-members |
Understand how to plan, manage and deliver Passivhaus and other high-performance buildings with confidence. Delivered by PHT Patron Coaction Training CIC, Passivhaus for Contractors builds on the principles introduced in Building to Perform: Introduction and develops them through detailed, practical application.
Building to Perform: Introduction by PHT Patron Coaction
| Date: 3 November 2026 | Time: 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Location: Online | Cost: £85 +VAT |
Understand what it really means to deliver buildings that perform as designed, and the role construction teams play in achieving energy efficiency, comfort and quality on site. Delivered by Passivhaus Trust Patron Coaction Training CIC, this course provides a clear, practical foundation in performance-led construction.
Certified Passivhaus Designer Course by Passive House School
| Date: 3 November - 12 January 2027 (+ exam 12 January 2027) | Time: Self-paced learning plus live online sessions 8 - 11am GMT |
| Location: Online | Cost: £1869 excl tax PHT members, £2199 excl Tax non-members |
The Certified Passivhaus Designer Training is split into 3 modules and will take you step by step from getting a full understanding of the Passivhaus design and construction principles to learning how to use the software needed to implement all the knowledge in your future projects.
Certified Passivhaus Designer Course by PHT Patron Coaction
| Date: 10 November - 17 December 2026 | Time: 2 days p/wk. - blended learning at 6.5 hrs p/d for 10 weeks |
| Location: Online | Cost: £2150 +VAT: PHT Members, £2530 +VAT: non-members - includes intro Bitesize course (Funding & Group discounts available) |
Taught by 11 of the UKs leading Passivhaus experts, this new format is built for busy professionals. Delivered by PHT Patron Coaction Training CIC, it blends 2x2-hour live sessions with 2.5 hours self-study per day (9:30 - 4), plus inspiring case studies drawn from our trainers extensive portfolios.
Passivhaus Open Days 2026: Winter edition
| Date: 13 - 15 November 2026 | Time: 3 consecutive days |
| Location: Nationwide | Cost: Free, booking essential. |
These free to attend site visits offer an invaluable opportunity to experience the quality of a Passivhaus first-hand, directly from those involved.
Passivhaus Masterclass: Firoz Lalji Global Hub
| Date: 17 November 2026 | Time: 14:00 - 17:30 |
| Location: Queen Elizabeth II Centre, SW1P | Cost: £60 - £120 + VAT |
This advanced masterclass goes deep into one of the most ambitious non-domestic Passivhaus retrofit projects in the UK: the £100 million transformation of Lincoln's Inn Fields into the Firoz Lalji Global Hub for the London School of Economics, designed by David Chipperfield Architects.
UK Passivhaus Conference 2026
| Date: 18 November 2026 | Time: 09:00 - 18:30 |
| Location: The Queen Elizabeth II Centre, SW1P | Cost: PHT members: £100 - £170+VAT, Non-members: £150 - £230+VAT, Public sector & Academics: Limited free /discounted places |
The UK's foremost gathering for Passivhaus design, delivery and policy is back - and after almost a decade, this year it's coming back to London.
A Clients Guide to Achieving Building Performance by PHT Patron Coaction
| Date: 19 November 2026 | Time: 13:00 - 16:00 |
| Location: Online | Cost: £98 + VAT per organisation (includes 2 places) - Additional participants: £48 per person |
Delivered by Passivhaus Trust Patron Coaction Training CIC, this short strategic course is designed for client teams, project managers and cost consultants, focusing on the early decisions, leadership and team alignment required to successfully deliver high-performance, low-carbon buildings.
Passivhaus Practical Training by PHT Patron Coaction & BE-ST
| Date: 26 November 2026 | Time: 09.30 - 17.00 |
| Location: Blantyre, Scotland | Cost: £120 - £150 +VAT |
INTERMEDIATE PHT endorsed course delivered by PHT Patron Coaction & strategic PHT partner BE-ST. If you have some prior understanding of Passivhaus or have completed the Passivhaus Designer or Passivhaus Tradesperson training, and want to learn how to apply that learning to site, this course is for you!
Introduction to THERM by PHT Patron Coaction
| Date: On-demand | Time: Self Paced Learning- 1 Year Access |
| Location: Online | Cost: £180 +VAT |
Thermal bridges are one of the key ways that buildings lose heat and understanding them is critical to designing effective low-energy buildings. Learn how to use THERM software to understand 2D thermal bridges and generate Psi-values, through this self-study course worth 16 PHI Credit Points, which can be completed at your own pace. Delivered by PHT Patron Coaction.
Certified Passivhaus Tradesperson Training by PHT Patron Coaction
| Date: 3 - 11 December 2026 | Time: 4 x 3 hour sessions |
| Location: Online | Cost: £300 - £675 +VAT: PHT members, £350 - £725 +VAT: non-members |
Discover a proven fabric-first approach to low-energy building. Delivered by PHT Patron Coaction, this online course is tailored for UK construction professionals, teaching you the onsite skills needed to deliver low-energy buildings that perform as designed.
Building to Perform: Passivhaus for Contractors by PHT Patron Coaction
| Date: 3 - 11 December 2026 | Time: 4 x 3 hour sessions |
| Location: Online | Cost: £300 - £675 +VAT: PHT members, £350 - £725 +VAT: non-members |
Understand how to plan, manage and deliver Passivhaus and other high-performance buildings with confidence. Delivered by PHT Patron Coaction Training CIC, Passivhaus for Contractors builds on the principles introduced in Building to Perform: Introduction and develops them through detailed, practical application.
Building to Perform: Introduction by PHT Patron Coaction
| Date: 3 December 2026 | Time: 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Location: Online | Cost: £85 +VAT |
Understand what it really means to deliver buildings that perform as designed, and the role construction teams play in achieving energy efficiency, comfort and quality on site. Delivered by Passivhaus Trust Patron Coaction Training CIC, this course provides a clear, practical foundation in performance-led construction.
Certified Passivhaus Designer Course by MosArt
| Date: Continuous enrolment | Time: 30 Hours of on-demand learning |
| Location: On-demand | Cost: £1400: PHT members, £1600: non-members |
Master Passivhaus design with Mosarts on-demand CPHD course. Learn at your own pace with expert-led modules, real case studies, and practical tools. Designed for professionals ready to deliver high-performance, low-energy buildings.
PHPP 10 Online Course by Passive House School
| Date: Continuous enrolment | Time: ~25 hours to complete |
| Location: Online | Cost: £305 excl.VAT: PHT members, £339 excl.VAT: non-members |
Learn how to use PHPP for residential building design and certification.
Using PHPPv10 in Passivhaus design by Peel Passive House
| Date: Continuous enrolment | Time: Across 3 months, ~30 hours to complete |
| Location: Online | Cost: $810: PHT members - $900: Non-members |
In this 3-month online course, participants will learn how to use PHPPv10 for residential building design and certification.
Intermediate Windows and Doors for Passivhaus by Internorm
| Date: Available by request | Time: 1.5 hour sessions |
| Location: Online | Cost: Free to attend, booking essential |
INTERMEDIATE PHT endorsed course delivered by PHT Patron Internorm. An in-depth presentation, emphasizing how windows affect the energy balance and providing qualitative parameters affecting the performance of windows suitable for Passivhaus projects.
Insulated Foundations an Introduction by Isoquick Build Homes Better
| Date: Available by request | Time: 1 hour sessions |
| Location: Online | Cost: Free to attend, booking essential |
INTERMEDIATE PHT endorsed course delivered by PHT Build Homes Better. Join them for a useful and informative guide to Insulated raft foundations for Passivhaus and ultra-low energy homes.
Advanced Windows and Doors for Passivhaus by Internorm
| Date: Available by request | Time: 1.5 hour sessions |
| Location: Online | Cost: Free to attend, booking essential |
ADVANCED PHT endorsed course delivered by PHT Patron Internorm. An in-depth presentation, emphasizing how windows affect the energy balance and providing qualitative parameters affecting the performance of windows suitable for Passivhaus projects.
PHPP Advanced Masterclass by Passive House School
| Date: Continuous enrolment | Time: ~26 hours to complete |
| Location: Online | Cost: £305 excl Tax PHT members, £339 excl Tax non-members |
In this course, you will learn advanced PHPP concepts for more complex office and school buildings. You will learn about entering information for non-residential buildings in PHPP, curtain wall facades, shading factors, additional ventilation, but also how to calculate design variants, make economic calculations and how to use PHPP for step-by-step EnerPHits.
Thermal Bridging Masterclass by Passive House School
| Date: Continuous enrolment | Time: ~6 hours to complete |
| Location: Online | Cost: £185 excl Tax PHT members, £205 excl Tax non-members |
In this course you will learn everything you must know about thermal bridge calculations, from the theory to practice. You will acquire in-depth knowledge - what boundary conditions should be used, methodologies, how to calculate different types of thermal bridges, for example external wall to floor connections and window installations and how to minimize heat losses
DesignPH Masterclass by Passive House School
| Date: Continuous enrolment | Time: ~9 hours to complete |
| Location: Online | Cost: £185 excl Tax PHT members, £205 excl Tax non-members |
In this course, you'll learn to create detailed 3D models of Passivhaus buildings using SketchUp and the designPH plugin. You'll gain skills in optimizing your workflow, calculating energy balances, and refining designs to meet Passivhaus criteria. From assigning components to exporting models into PHPP for certification, this hands-on course equips you with practical expertise to design energy-efficient buildings with confidence.
